Olympic hero Michael Phelps looks to dip his toes in tech

Michael Liedtke, Ap Business Writer

December 1, 2016Updated: December 3, 2016 2:08am

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP

In this Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, photo, former Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait while attending the Quickbooks Connect conference as a featured speaker in San Jose, Calif. Phelps is looking for his next golden opportunity in business after retiring from his sport as the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. He thinks he might find it in Silicon Valley, joining a growing list of athletes and entertainers trying to build upon their fortunes in a technology-driven area teeming with geeky millionaires.

In this Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, photo, former Olympic swimmer...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Michael Phelps wants to dive into Silicon Valley's investment opportunities as he tries to make the transition from Olympic swimming star and product pitchman to entrepreneur.

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